Rooftop solar in Meghalaya
The short answer
A 3 kW system in Meghalaya costs about ₹1,74,000 before subsidy and ₹88,200 after the ₹85,800 PM Surya Ghar subsidy. Against MePDCL’s average of ₹6.1/unit, it saves around ₹1,775 a month and breaks even in roughly 4.1 years.
- avg tariff, ₹/unit
- ₹6.1
- avg tariff, ₹/unit
- units per kW monthly
- 97
- units per kW monthly
- max central subsidy
- ₹85,800
- max central subsidy
Meghalaya: Special-category CFA applies here — ₹85,800 at 3 kW instead of ₹78,000. Shillong's generation is among the lowest in the country (about 97 units per kW per month) and its tariff is below the national average, so the subsidy, not the savings, is what makes the payback work.
System prices in Meghalaya, after subsidy
At the live ₹58,000/kW benchmark. Your signed quote should be within about 15% of these figures — ask for the difference line by line.
| System | Before subsidy | Subsidy | Net cost | Saves/month | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹58,000 | −₹33,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹592 | 4 yrs |
| 2 kW | ₹1,16,000 | −₹66,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹1,183 | 4 yrs |
| 3 kW | ₹1,74,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹88,200 | ₹1,775 | 4 yrs |
| 5 kW | ₹2,90,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹2,04,200 | ₹2,959 | 6 yrs |
| 10 kW | ₹5,80,000 | −₹85,800 | ₹4,94,200 | ₹5,917 | 7 yrs |
Savings assume the system offsets your consumption via MePDCL net metering.
What each size needs and produces in Meghalaya
Output is 97 units per kW per month — Meghalaya’s own figure, not a national average — so a system here generates about 1164 units per kW over the year. Roof area assumes 90 sq ft of shadow-free space per kW.
| System | Roof needed | Units/month | Units/year | Sizing guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 90 sq ft | 97 | 1164 | 1 kW guide |
| 2 kW | 180 sq ft | 194 | 2328 | 2 kW guide |
| 3 kW | 270 sq ft | 291 | 3492 | 3 kW guide |
| 5 kW | 450 sq ft | 485 | 5820 | 5 kW guide |
| 10 kW | 900 sq ft | 970 | 11640 | 10 kW guide |
Annual output is the monthly figure × 12, so it assumes average weather. The weakest month is roughly 25% below the average — worth knowing before you size a system against a summer bill.
Meghalaya solar FAQ
What is the solar subsidy in Meghalaya?
Meghalaya homes get the central PM Surya Ghar subsidy: ₹33,000/kW up to 2 kW, capped at ₹85,800 for 3 kW and larger systems. It is credited to your bank account after MePDCL commissions the system — not adjusted by the installer.
How many units does 1 kW generate in Meghalaya?
About 97 units a month — roughly 3.2 units a day — varying with season, orientation and shading.
Which DISCOM handles rooftop solar in Meghalaya?
MePDCL processes the net-metering application, the feasibility check and the bidirectional meter for residential systems.
Is rooftop solar worth it in Meghalaya?
At ₹6.1/unit and 97 units per kW monthly, households with bills above ₹2,000–3,000 usually break even in 3–5 years — then draw near-free power for the remaining 20-plus years of panel life.